Leif Hemstad WW Director – Premier Field Engineering Microsoft March 16, 2011
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Attract, Recruit and Retain Team Members Team Members control their Work/Life Balance My Workgroup Health is 12% higher than the rest of Microsoft $11K - $25K of Infrastructure Cost to Office-based Team Members goes away Closer Customer Connection Reduced Sick and Disability Time Business Continuity
63 Million Americans will Telecommute by Forrester Research “US Telecommuting Forecast, 2009 To 2016”
Customer s NeighborsSuppliersVendors NeighborsSuppliersVendors
Instant Messaging Telephone Support Meeting-Centric Collaboration Tools Social Networks Security
Walk In Their Shoes Don’t Go All In immediately – Evolve Not all team members can handle Business and Cost Models Technology Start Up Costs – Monthly Savings – Face-to-Face Investment Communication is Amplified Office Becomes a Community Center Impact on the physical office or facility